I'm a bartender. Here are 7 cocktails I think you should order if you like sweet drinks.
I'm a bartender, and customers will often ask me what they should order if they want a sweet drink.
For tropical flavors, you can't go wrong with a piña colada, daiquiri, or sex on the beach.
Dirty Shirleys, amaretto sours, and chocolate martinis are classic cocktails that'll fit the bill.
Piña coladas are like a vacation in a glass.
For something sweet and tropical, opt for a piña colada.
This cocktail is usually served frozen with a blend of rums, pineapple, and creamy coconut.
It's especially popular in the summertime on tiki-bar patios and cruise ships.
And coconut rum with pineapple juice has a similar flavor profile.
If you're at a bar that doesn't make piña coladas — and not all of them do — try a simplified version of those same flavors by ordering coconut rum with pineapple juice.
Both of these ingredients are sweet on their own, so it's a simple combo that's always delicious. Plus the bartender won't have to get out the blender to make it.
For a fruity vodka drink, order a sex on the beach.
Sex on the beach is a great sweet, fruity option for anyone who loves vodka.
Made with vodka, peach schnapps, and orange and cranberry juice, this cocktail has been a crowd-pleaser for decades.
It's sweet, yet boozy, like the fruit-punch version of a vodka cranberry.
Daiquiris are sugary and sometimes served frozen.
Pretty much any kind of daiquiri will likely satisfy your sugar cravings.
Rum is distilled from pure sugarcane, and daiquiris display that flavor perfectly.
You can get a fruity, frozen daiquiri, if the bar offers them, but a traditional version with just rum, lime, and sugar is a sweet treat, too.
Shirley Temples can easily be made with more or less alcohol.
If you're not looking for a vacation staple but still want something sweet, try a dirty Shirley — a Shirley Temple (7 Up or ginger ale and a splash of red grenadine) with vodka.
This cocktail can be made sweeter or stronger depending on your preference.
In general, if you let the bartender know you're in the mood for something sweet, they can help you out by adding a splash of grenadine, sugar syrup, or soda pop.
Nondrinkers can also order a virgin Shirley Temple, so it's a win-win.
Chocolate martinis taste like a dessert in a glass.
This cocktail is perfect for chocolate lovers.
Most bartenders put their own twist on it — sometimes they'll add espresso or a fancy chocolate liquor. Some may even decorate your glass with syrup or whipped cream.
But no matter who makes it, a chocolate martini will be as sweet, chocolaty, and satisfying as a dessert.
Amaretto sours are actually quite sweet and citrusy.
The amaretto sour is another simple classic that always hits the sweet spot.
Don't let the name deceive you. In bar lingo, "sour" means the drink includes a combo of fresh citrus and sweet sugar syrup.
The citrus pairs nicely with the nutty amaretto and fresh cherry on top, making for a great low-alcohol option. You can also order it shaken with a fresh egg white.
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